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Lazio have officially announced the signing of Portuguese central defender Diogo Leite on a free transfer, further reinforcing Gennaro Gattuso’s squad for the season.

Union Berlin News / Football Italia / September 8

Lazio sign Diogo Leite after flying start to 2026-27 Serie A season

Lazio have officially announced their signing of Portuguese centre-back Diogo Leite on a free transfer following their flying start to the 2026-27 Serie

Union Berlin News / Football Italia / September 5

Lazio book medicals for free agent Leite to replace Romagnoli

The Serie A transfer deadline fell earlier this week, but Lazio are on the verge of bringing in a new signing on the free agent market after bidding farewell

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 4

Lazio focus on free agents Diogo Leite, Joao Silva and Panzo

Lazio are reportedly back in talks with free agents Diogo Leite, Joao Silva and Jonathan Panzo to bolster their squad, but face strong competition. The transfer window is now closed, but clubs in Italy are still able to sign players who are out of contract.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 12

Lazio push for Doekhi and Sergi Dominguez, but not Diogo Leite

Lazio are in advanced negotiations for two new central defenders, Dinamo Zagreb’s Sergi Dominguez and free agent Danilho Doekhi, but probably not Diogo Leite.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / June 17

Leeds United Pushing Hard To Sign 27-Year-Old Defender: The Right Profile For Farke’s Tactics?

Elland Road is bracing itself for a hectic summer. Pascal Struijk is a wanted man, with Tottenham and Champions League-bound Aston Villa both sniffing around the Dutch defender.

Soccer News / The Laziali / April 9

Lazio Still Keen to Finalize Deal for Portuguese Defender

Lazio are still actively pursuing Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite, who will become a free agent in a few months. The Biancocelesti have been tracking the Portuguese centre-back since January, when they were on the cusp of selling Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd and needed a ready-made replacement.

Soccer News / The Laziali / April 6

Not Only Leite – Lazio Eyeing Another Free Agent From the Bundesliga

Lazio are reportedly considering a move for Heidenheim right-back Omar Traore, who is currently running on an expiring contract. The Biancocelesti will

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / April 4

Bundesliga Defender’s Move to Lazio Risks Collapse as Deadline Passes

Lazio might decide to end their negotiations with Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite following a recent setback. The Biancocelesti are planning a revamp in the centre-back department, as Mario Gila and Alessio Romagnoli could both be heading to the exit door, in addition to the almost forgotten Samuel Gigot.

Soccer News / The Laziali / March 25

Portuguese Defender on the Verge of Signing Lazio Contract

Lazio are reportedly one step away from snatching the signature of Union Berlin centre-back Diogo Leite, who would arrive as a free agent. The 27-year-old was already close to joining the Italian capital side in January as a replacement for Alessio Romagnoli, who was pushing to join Roberto Mancini’s Al-Sadd.

Soccer News / The Laziali / February 2

Lazio Have Verbal Agreement With Bundesliga Defender on Free Summer Transfer

Lazio couldn’t sign Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite this winter, but he’s expected to arrive at Formello in July. The 27-year-old is a left-footed centre-back who rose through the ranks of Porto, before joining the German capital side in the summer of 2022.

Union Berlin News / Football Italia / January 30

Lazio close in on Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite as Romagnoli saga set to end with Al-Sadd move

Lazio are moving quickly to reshape their defence, with Alessio Romagnoli’s departure paving the way for a new arrival. After days of uncertainty, the signs now point clearly toward Romagnoli leaving the club, with reports via FiorentinaNews.

Union Berlin News / SempreInter.com / September 11, 2025

Report – Inter Milan Keeping Tabs On Three Bundesliga Defenders To Replace Veteran Stars

Dayot Upamecano, Diogo Leite, and Konstantinos Koulierakis have emerged as potential defensive targets for Inter Milan. According to FCInterNews, the Italian giants are scouring the German market for a new center-back.

Details behind Fiorentina interest in Lindelof and Leite revealed

Fiorentina are pushing for the arrival of former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, but the Viola are not in the mix to sign Diogo Leite from

Soccer News / SempreMilan / September 4, 2024

The centre-back Milan strongly evaluated before signing Pavlovic

AC Milan ended up signing Strahinja Pavlovic to reinforce the centre-back department, but there was another option they concretely evaluated: Diogo Leite of Union Berlin.

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Soccer News / SempreMilan / July 16, 2024

Milan evaluate Union Berlin man as Pavlovic alternative after ‘great club’ declaration

While AC Milan continue to probe various options for the centre-back position, one of their targets Diogo Leite has extended an olive branch. According

Soccer News / SempreMilan / July 15, 2024

Diogo Leite amid Rossoneri interest: 'Milan is a great club, everyone knows that'

Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite has spoken favourably about AC Milan as the Rossoneri continue to monitor the Portuguese player. Speaking to the Portuguese

Soccer News / SempreMilan / July 9, 2024

Milan need to to sell players before signing Union Berlin defender

AC Milan will need to sell players and raise money before they can sign Diogo Leite from Union Berlin to add more depth to the defence. As has been reported by Tuttosport (via Milan News), the Rossoneri need to focus on outgoings as well as signings if they are to address all of the positions that they want to this summer.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 6, 2024

Milan Keeping Close Tabs on Bundesliga Center-Back

Despite having other priorities in the market, Milan could launch an assault to sign a center-back in the coming weeks. Per Gianluca Di Marzio’s recent update, the Serie A runners-up have added Union Berlin’s Diogo Leite to their shortlist amid speculation they could lose Fikayo Tomori or Malick Thiaw.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / July 3, 2024

Milan looking to beat Leverkusen to Portuguese centre-back – the situation

AC Milan are still working on the signing of a left-sided central defender and Diogo Leite of Union Berlin remains the main name, according to a report.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 3, 2024

Milan, Bologna and Bayer Leverkusen pursuing Diogo Leite

Milan are continuing to pursue Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite, but now face competition from Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Rossoneri have set their sights firmly on the Portugal international to strengthen their central defensive options after Simon Kjaer came to the end of his contract.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 12, 2024

Milan Show Initial Interest in Union Berlin Defender

Milan have been busy trying to sign a striker but haven’t forgotten about their needs in other areas and have shortlisted Diogo Leite to strengthen their defense.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / June 12, 2024

Milan to bolster defence with Bundesliga star – the details

AC Milan are linked with Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite as an option to provide more quality depth to the back line. As reported by Sky Sport Italia, the Portuguese defender would be keen on joining the Rossoneri but the Berlin-based side are not going to let him go without getting their desired fee.